The Sanitas health union began a series of protests and pickets on 23 June calling for a 10% pay increase and for the government to implement the collective agreement for the sector that covers around 100000 workers. EPSU sent a message of support and affiliates gathering for the EPSU South East Europe constituency meeting in Sofia also agreed a message of support. Sanitas met with health ministry officials after the first protests on 23 June and further meetings are planned
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